Captain Poll

Gameweek 7 captaincy proving tricky as vote splits across several options

Mohamed Salah (£12.5m) has returned to the summit of captain consideration for Gameweek 7.

However, the Liverpool midfielder is far from being the only viable candidate according to the Fantasy Football Scout community.

As things stand, Salah has the support of 28% in our latest poll, ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Sheffield United.

The Egyptian has averaged 8.3 points per game this season while the Blades have kept just one clean sheet at home in the Premier League.

That said, Salah has, thus far, performed better at Anfield in 2019/20. In front of his own fans, he has produced four goals and one assist, compared to just two assists and no goals away from home.

That may be why there is a handful of alternative options being considered by the community this week.

Despite failing to score against Liverpool, Tammy Abraham (£7.4m) is being strongly considered at this stage, as Chelsea prepare to host Brighton in Gameweek 7.

The centre-forward has found the net seven times this season while Brighton lost their last trip to a top-six side 4-0.

Interestingly, Manchester City players are not currently challenging the very top of the captain poll after the initial spate of voting.

Raheem Sterling (£12.1m) is currently the most popular of these, backed by 12.9% of voters in the Fantasy Football Scout poll.

That demonstrates an understanding of Pep Guardiola’s rotation techniques, in that the England international’s benching against Watford indicates a sure start when his side travels to face Everton.

However, Sergio Aguero (£12.2m) and Kevin de Bruyne (£9.9m) are perhaps less secure given that they both played in the 8-0 demolition of Watford.

That may explain why both of them currently have less backing in the captain poll.

Centre-forward Aguero, yet to blank this season, has the support of just 7.1% while de Bruyne, who scored 17 points in Gameweek 6, has been tipped as the best captain option by 4.9%.

Fantasy managers may also be concerned about Everton’s defence perhaps, as they were tipped as one of the more reliable sources of clean sheets over the summer.

This proved to be the case for the first two matches of the campaign as the Toffees kept Crystal Palace out in Gameweek 1 and Watford in Gameweek 2.

But since then, Everton have conceded a minimum of two goals in every game and with their defence now being severely questioned, a meeting with Manchester City is far from ideal.

Also pushing his way in as a left-field candidate for the Gameweek 7 captaincy is Tottenham’s Son Heung-min (£9.6m).

The South Korean has attacking returns in each of his last two matches while Southampton have conceded 1.5 goals per game so far this season.

They were particularly shaky at the back in their most recent outing where they were beaten 3-1 by Bournemouth.

As already mentioned, the Fantasy Football Scout captain poll is now open and you can vote either below or on the side-bar of the website.

Joe and David have also discussed the destination of their Gameweek 7 armbands on our YouTube channel. You can also watch this below.

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  1. Pep Roulette
    • 7 Years
    5 years, 1 month ago

    Is this madness?

    Adrian
    TAA Otamendi Rico
    Salah Pepe Cantwell DSilva*
    Aguero Haller* Barnes*

    Button Lundstram Digne* Guendouzi*

    Digne, DSilva, Barnes, Haller, Guendouzi to Tomori, KDB, Lamela, Abraham & Greenwood for -12?

    1. beric
      • 12 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      You crazy rvp

    2. Eleven Hag
      • 7 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Nah keep 3-4-3

    3. FOO FIGHTER
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Just get in KDB.

      1. Pep Roulette
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        How?

        1. Eleven Hag
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          i wud do pepe to KDB straight

          1. Miguel Sanchez
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            He's got 3 City

            1. Pep Roulette
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              And this too

            2. Eleven Hag
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              oh yaa

          2. Pep Roulette
            • 7 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Short by 0.3

    4. Epic Fail
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      lol

    5. Sid1891
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Yes it is

    6. Party time
        5 years, 1 month ago

        Not madness. Sweet moves

      • Old and Slow
        • 5 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I can't get past the -12...

    7. FF Red!
      • 5 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      2 free transfers. Already done zinchenko out for otamendi. Would u do for a minus 4 a) digne and greenwood for rico and abraham
      B) digne and barnes for vardy and soyunco.

      1. 1912 F.A Cup Winners
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 7 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        I like both those options there mate!! Think I like B more!!

      2. Karhumies
        • 12 Years
        5 years, 1 month ago

        How about Digne to Azpilicueta, no penalty?

    8. Ramboros
      • 13 Years
      5 years, 1 month ago

      Some people have to calm down and look at historical line ups in the league cup during Pep's regime. Pep don't start reserve players in the league cup, at the very least not offensively. The midfield and attack have always been built around Gündogan, Diaz, Foden and Jesus. The remaining spots have occassionally been taken by Bernardo Silva and Sané when they've been bench players, but also Sterling, Agüero and David Silva have appeared.

      Zinchenko getting rested hints towards him being first choice, at the very least until Mendy is fit for 90 minutes. Him getting dropped against Watford had probably more to do with playing 4 games in 12 days than anything else.

      David Silva starting is rather unsurprising. Last season he started in the league cup in the same round after getting rested the prior round. He got subbed out at 60 and started the following 2 games. So clearly players who start in the league cup aren't necessarily rotated the following games.

      1. Party time
          5 years, 1 month ago

          tltr. Pep does whatever he likes mate

        • Stokelona
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Common sense

        • Rainer
          • 8 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          So you’re saying people are wasting their time trying to predict Pep?

        • FPL.team
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 7 Years
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Don't get wound up about people on here who think they have any idea what Pep will do next. Pick your City players and stick with them.

      2. Party time
          5 years, 1 month ago

          Is this a good gw for differential captains? I am thinking Nakamba(c). Really need to climb the ranks after a horrendous gw 6

          1. Epic Fail
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 14 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            No brainer.

          2. beric
            • 12 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Triple captain him bro

          3. Sid1891
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 6 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Certainly

          4. Miguel Sanchez
            • 8 Years
            5 years, 1 month ago

            Sounds Marvellous

            1. Party time
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Hahaha

            2. Rainer
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Nothing beats a Marvelous captain after a horrendous GW.

              1. Party time
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Lol

              2. Eleven Hag
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Whoz he

            3. Triple P
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Did anyone see some Pepe games? Think he's worth a shot with those fixtures, or play 'safe' and get Son instead? Not convinced of Spurs though...

              1. Stokelona
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Son>Pépé

                1. Triple P
                  • 10 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Cheers. Like the most on here 🙂

                  1. Miguel Sanchez
                    • 8 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    On my WC I have a 9.4m spot left in my team and feels weird not filling it with Pepe.

                    1. sovietrockettes
                      • 5 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Some might say you have a Pepe-sized hole in your WC

                      1. Triple P
                        • 10 Years
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        Lol. Could turn out just fine though!

                        1. sovietrockettes
                          • 5 Years
                          5 years, 1 month ago

                          It’s meant to be surely. Put Pepe in the hole!

              2. Eleven Hag
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                u wanna get pepe over son?

                1. Triple P
                  • 10 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Considering yes. Arsenal score plenty goals, despite being not the most solid side atm

                  1. Eleven Hag
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    I dont think this arsenal team is gonna score plenty of goals like the previous ones have done...

                    1. Triple P
                      • 10 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Im also worried they lack some creativity in midfield. Maybe take a little punt on this guy with those fixtures

                      1. Karhumies
                        • 12 Years
                        5 years, 1 month ago

                        Once they get Lacazette back as ST, Auba should drop to LW and he's the creator. Currently they have Saka (4.5) as the LW, who is a great WC 5th mid punt and Auba as the ST which is great for Auba owners. Both Ceballos and Özil have been underwhelming at the #9 spot behind ST. They need to sort that out and it could be a "ketchup bottle effect".

              3. Karhumies
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Both Pepe and Son are differentials due to low ownership.

                Pepe loves to make 1on1 challenges instead of passing to team mates. Once he gets to play against weaker defenders he can more easily dribble past, that can become brutal.

                1. Triple P
                  • 10 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  That's what I'm thinking. Will give it a little more thought, cheers!

            4. Twisted Melon
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Haller to Abraham - 4 this week, before price change. Or for free next week?

              1. Epic Fail
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                This week.

              2. FF Red!
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Minus 4

              3. beric
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                I'd wait

              4. Sid1891
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Ended with a hit myself
                Yes

            5. Ask Yourself
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Anyone able to explain Hasenhüttl’s idea that playing 3 strikers is clever?

              1. Rainer
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                To try help them do what Che Adams can’t do.

              2. Brosstan
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                His strikers on their own barely count as one third of a striker so the math adds up.

              3. PartyPooper
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                3 Strikers have three times better chance of acoring than Just one Striker. #logical

                1. PartyPooper
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 6 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  *scoring, that is

            6. iL PiStOlErO
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Wc drafts. Choose one:

              TEAM A

              Pope
              TAA Soyuncu Guilbert
              Mo KdB Son Maddison Cantwell
              Auba Tammy

              Bench: Button Grenwood Lundstram Rico

              Or

              TEAM B

              Pope
              TAA Soyuncu Guilbert
              Mo KdB Son Cantwell
              Auba Tammy Pukki

              Bench: Button Choudhury Lund Rico

              1. Sid1891
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Nice B

              2. sovietrockettes
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Mo mo mo

            7. how now brown cow
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Troy Parrott bandwagon incoming!

              1. Art Vandelay
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                You can say that again. Plays great off the shoulder...

                1. lespaul
                  • 15 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Good one

              2. Rainer
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                He’s worth watching that game for by himself.

                Special talent!

            8. Coys96
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Pope
              Trent Zinchenko Digne
              Mane Sterling Mount Cantwell
              Aguero Pukki Haller

              Button Kelly Lundstram Dendoncker

              Going Digne + Mane -> Son + Soyuncu for free for sure.

              But do I go
              1) Kelly -> Tomori this GW (-4) and Zinchenko -> Otamendi next gw. (Zinchenko could start but if he doesnt I have good bench cover)
              OR
              2) Zinchenko -> Otamendi this GW (-4) and Kelly -> Tomori/other 4.5 GW after next on)
              3) Leave and hope Zinchenko plays and if not Kelly/Lundstram comes on

              1. sovietrockettes
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                3 is fine

            9. DannyDrinkVodka
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Aguero(c) it is - 4th week in a row

            10. Mince n Tatties
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 11 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              What’s the scoop on Zinchenko?
              That’s 2 match day squads in a row he’s not been part of
              Would have expected him on the bench at least
              Anyone care to share?

              1. Rainer
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                He may have been left in Ukraine last Wednesday.

                1. Superkitten
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  He flew Thomas Cook.....

            11. Abra Dubravka
              • 5 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Digne and dendo to Soyuncu and Mount was the call before Cup line ups.

              Is Sterling and greenwood to Mount and Auba now better?

              1. Karhumies
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                If you expect MUN to have a decent defense, this is not the best week to get Auba on board.

              2. Kay317
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 5 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Why would you now ditch sterling because he's started tonight? Doubt he'll play 90 tonight, just warming him up for the weekend

            12. Pep Roulette
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Really don't know what to do with this one! Please help!

              Adrian
              TAA Otamendi Rico
              Salah Pepe DSilva* Cantwell
              Aguero Haller* Barnes*

              Button Digne* Lundstram Guendouzi

              0.2 ITB 2 FT

              1. Epic Fail
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Get KDB

                1. Pep Roulette
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  How? I also want KDB & Tammy! The question is HOW?

                  1. Epic Fail
                    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                    • 14 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    WC?

                    1. Pep Roulette
                      • 7 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Sadly used it already!

              2. FC Hakkebøf
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Pepe + Silva + Haller/Barnes --> KDB + Mount + Tammy

                1. Pep Roulette
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  This sounds good!

              3. Karhumies
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                DSilva to Mount, Pepe to KDB? Assuming you don't want 4.5 forward into the team to upgrade DSilva and play Guendouzi this week in 3-5-2.

            13. FC Hakkebøf
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              City front three in the PL this week: Sterling, Aguero, Mahrez
              City front three in CL mid week: Mahrez, Jesus, Bilva

              You heard it here first! And no I'm not claiming to know anything. I just find it funny that we're all still trying to second guess Pep even though we don't have the slightest clue!

            14. andres
              • 13 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Sterling to son?

              1. FC Hakkebøf
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Sure if you don't want Sterling anymore. I would honestly only worry if he plays more than 80+. He is a professional football player, young and fit. He can play 2x games in a row

                1. andres
                  • 13 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Also have kun and kdb. The trio is an overkill... no pool attack nor son!

                  1. Karhumies
                    • 12 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    I would choose a Pool attacker over Son and keep for the season.

                    1. andres
                      • 13 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Considering Firmino to take that spot

                  2. FC Hakkebøf
                    • 7 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    I also have all three premium city attackers.. And I am LOVING it, But I have Son as well

                    1. andres
                      • 13 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Lucky you! I cant do that with the current team...

            15. sirmorbach
              • 8 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              What does the fact that Sterling is playing say for those who, like me, have already made their transfer? Safe to stick with him for one more week and see how it goes?

              1. Relaxing
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                I'm holding, still think he'll start on saturday

                1. sirmorbach
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Might as well do the same. Thanks, mate!

              2. FC Hakkebøf
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Yes

                1. sirmorbach
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Cheers!

              3. Rainer
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Not sure that alone says a whole lot, regardless of how long he plays tonight - 90 tonight, start @ Eve & rest in CL could be on the cards.

                If he gets injured its a different story, everyone's opinion on early transfers for 0.1m are different...

                1. sirmorbach
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Good point. Many thanks!

              4. Amey
                • 6 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Well, I'm slightly interested in Raz Barnes >> Aguero Madison (-4) move atm

              5. SAUCY SALAH
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                He was rested here and there last season but started 85%-90% of games so fully expect this season to be the same.

                1. FC Hakkebøf
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  +1

            16. Coys96
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Do I take out Sterling or Mane for Son?

              1. Brosstan
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Sterling

              2. Rainer
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Depends on what Klopp says regards Mane on Friday.

              3. SAUCY SALAH
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Neither

              4. Karhumies
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Sticking with Mane, expecting 1 from my bench to play for 1 week and he should be back for GW8. Not enough reason to sell IMO since I don't have Salah or Firmino.

                Sterling OK to keep, expectong returns but I wanted to avoid price drops so sold him early for Aguero. Should have done that 3 GWs ago. Was considering Son but nah.

                1. Coys96
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  I've already decided I want Son in for next 3, it's just whether Mane or Sterling comes out. It was Mane until I saw City's line up as it could mean Sterling won't start on Saturday

                  1. Karhumies
                    • 12 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Nobody expects the Pep roulette. Don't read too much into it as a basis for your decision. Making a 3+GW decision should not be based on 1GW lineup guess alone.

                    1. Karhumies
                      • 12 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      What I mean is, for all we know both Sterling and Mane have 50% to miss XI on GW7.

            17. how now brown cow
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Foyth back on the bench tonight.

              Might reduce aurier appeal.

              1. Miguel Sanchez
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Is Foyth a RB or CB?

                1. Kay317
                  • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                  • 5 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Center back originally I think but has played RB for his country.

            18. simong1
              • 6 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Replace Digne (-4) or play Dendoncker?

              1. FC Hakkebøf
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Play DD. Give Digne one last shot after the City game

              2. Karhumies
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Digne to Azpilicueta?

            19. FC Hakkebøf
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Scenes when Sterling starts this weekend as scores a brace...

              Second guessing pep..... YOU KNOW NOTHING JON SNOW

            20. Differential C (Mark)
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Minutes to KO . . .
              Lets have it! Come on you Saints! Feel sick with excitements and nervousness, but f*** it, lets gooooo! COYR!

              1. FC Hakkebøf
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Wish I could share your enthusiasm for that game...

            21. Pep Roulette
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Mount or Lamela? Already have Abraham!

              1. FC Hakkebøf
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Wow you sure do have a lot of questions.. Mount ofc

                1. Pep Roulette
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Hahaha thanks mate!

              2. EmreCan Hustle
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Mount

            22. DAZZ
              • 10 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Im sure it’s been noted previously but i think it’s useless trying to second guess Guardiola. I’ve no doubt he knows the 11 starting this weekend already, barring any injuries tonight.

              1. FC Hakkebøf
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Your absolutely right

                GW1: Sterling is the safest option because of Sane injury

                GW6 (Sterling rested): Aguero is the safest option because Pep prefers Jesus in CL

            23. EmreCan Hustle
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Just saw Sterling in the City lineup. This is either a really good or really bad.

              1. Lord.
                • Fantasy Football Scout Member
                • 9 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                I guess it means he's not tired.

                1. FC Hakkebøf
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  I guess it means he got rested in gw7

              2. SAUCY SALAH
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                He's had his rest, now raring to go!!

                1. EmreCan Hustle
                  • 12 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Yep, that's what I feel as well. He won't be rested for a while now.

              3. jtreble
                • 8 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                ... or really nothing at all.

              4. Brosstan
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Dropped to the second string, very worrying

                1. jtreble
                  • 8 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Nonsense.

                  1. Brosstan
                    • 10 Years
                    5 years, 1 month ago

                    Its between him and B.Silva for the last attacking spot. Mahrez KDB and Kun starting for sure.

                    1. jtreble
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Whatever mate. :).

                    2. jtreble
                      • 8 Years
                      5 years, 1 month ago

                      Bookmarked.

            24. Differential C (Mark)
              • 9 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Portsmouth-born JwP riling up Pompey fans just by the sight of him. You love to see it!

            25. FC Hakkebøf
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Everton going all in = tired legs for PL = Aguero (C)

              1. Wild Rover
                • 14 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Never considered anyone else even before line ups

                1. FC Hakkebøf
                  • 7 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Neither did I except maybe Son for a few seconds.. but it is very reassuring

                2. Brosstan
                  • 10 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  Me neither

            26. Wild Rover
              • 14 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              DCL has just used up his goal for the month

              1. La Roja
                • 12 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Season*

              2. Coys96
                • 7 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Spoke too soon

                1. Wild Rover
                  • 14 Years
                  5 years, 1 month ago

                  🙂

            27. FC Hakkebøf
              • 7 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              Everton playing 150% percent tonight to get some confidence,.. not a bad idea actually.. except they will get hammered by City in the weekend

              1. Brosstan
                • 10 Years
                5 years, 1 month ago

                Silva feeling the pressure. Dropping from the league cup and then getting hammered by City (which will happen regardless of what he does) would make him favorite to be sacked if he isnt already

            28. Revival
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 12 Years
              5 years, 1 month ago

              A high pressure game for Southampton tonight only benefits Spurs on Saturday